Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Biden:

Biden: I will do everything possible to bring every hostage home

US President comments on his meeting with families of hostages with US citizenship who are held in Gaza: They've endured the unthinkable.

Biden: I will do everything possible to bring every hostage home

Trump:

Trump: If Iran assassinates me, I hope America obliterates Iran

Republican presidential nominee shares video of Netanyahu mentioning alleged Iranian plots against Trump: If they do 'assassinate President Trump,' which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth.

Trump: If Iran assassinates me, I hope America obliterates Iran

Prime Minister's Office:

Prime Minister's Office: Netanyahu met Musk after Congress speech

Netanyahu's office says he met with Elon Musk in Washington after his address to the US Congress. The two discussed opportunities and challenges in AI, and opportunities for technological cooperation with Israel.

Prime Minister's Office: Netanyahu met Musk after Congress speech

Salman Rushdie stabber charged with supporting Hezbollah

Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing British author Salman Rushdie in 2022 in New York, now faces a new charge of supporting the Hezbollah terrorist group.

Salman Rushdie stabber charged with supporting Hezbollah

'A complete lie':

Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress: A complete lie

Hamas claims Netanyahu’s comment about intensified efforts to return the hostages is "a complete lie and misleading Israeli, American and international public opinion".

Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress: A complete lie

Pelosi:

Pelosi: Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary

Even though she did not attend, former US House Speaker criticizes Netanyahu’s speech to Congress: He should spend his time on a deal to bring the hostages home.

Pelosi: Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary

In protest of Congress speech:

In protest of Congress speech: Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol

Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags and an effigy of Netanyahu during a protest near Capitol Hill against his Congress speech. At least six arrested.

In protest of Congress speech: Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol

Britain:

Radical Islamist preacher in Britain convicted of terrorism offenses

British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of terrorism offenses after a trial in London, facing "a significant sentence".

Radical Islamist preacher in Britain convicted of terrorism offenses

'Worst leader in Jewish history'

'Worst leader in history': Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".

'Worst leader in history': Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday

US official says Biden is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Thursday at the White House.

Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday

Biden:

Biden: I’ll be working to bring the war in Gaza to an end

A day after announcing he is withdrawing from the presidential race, Biden phones in to his campaign headquarters: I’ll be working very closely to try to work out how we can get the Gaza war to end. I think we’re on the verge of being able to do that.

Biden: I’ll be working to bring the war in Gaza to an end

After Biden withdraws:

AOC endorses Harris for President after Biden withdraws

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces: Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States.

AOC endorses Harris for President after Biden withdraws

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

Houthi leader:

Houthi leader: More pressure and deterrence must be exerted on Israel

Speaking after Israeli strike in Yemen, Houthi leader says it "will lead to a greater escalation of our actions against Israel and to the development of our capabilities as well".

Houthi leader: More pressure and deterrence must be exerted on Israel

US source:

US source: Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled

Source tells AP that Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Biden at the White House this week as planned, despite Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.

US source: Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled

Over anti-Israel encampment:

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against U of Windsor over anti-Israel encampment

B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against U of Windsor over anti-Israel encampment

White House:

White House: Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.

White House: Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

After backlash:

After backlash: Adidas apologizes for use of anti-Israel model

Adidas apologizes for selecting Bella Hadid to be the face of the remake of the shoes used by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, but won't say whether it would remove Hadid from the ads.

After backlash: Adidas apologizes for use of anti-Israel model

'Downright dangerous'

UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief: Downright dangerous

UN spokesman denounces spokesman in Netanyahu’s office who said UNRWA chief Lazzarini is "a Jew-killing enabler".

UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief: Downright dangerous

US makes it official:

US makes it official: Gaza pier mission has come to an end

The US military officially announces that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza has come to an end after repeated problems.

US makes it official: Gaza pier mission has come to an end

Las Vegas speech cancelled

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, cancels Las Vegas speech

White House confirms Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and forced to cancel speech at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, cancels Las Vegas speech

Veteran NBA guard signs with Israeli team

After 12 years playing in the NBA, Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Veteran NBA guard signs with Israeli team

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Houthi rebels release footage showing them striking the Chios Lion oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Iraq:

Iraqi base which hosts US troops attacked by drones

Iraqi forces say there were no casualties in the attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase.

Iraqi base which hosts US troops attacked by drones

In bid for reconciliation:

Fatah and Hamas officials to meet in Beijing in bid for reconciliation

Senior officials from Hamas and Fatah to meet in Beijing on July 20 and 201 in a renewed bid for reconciliation.

Fatah and Hamas officials to meet in Beijing in bid for reconciliation

Hostage release discussed

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer, hostage release discussed

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Blinken "discussed practical solutions to resolve the remaining issues on the table in ongoing ceasefire negotiations".

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer, hostage release discussed

US army:

US army: Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.

US army: Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted two "military operations", one in the Gulf of Aden and one in Eilat.

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims Israel's attacks in Gaza show that it has no intention of ending the conflict.

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel

UK Foreign Secretary:

UK Foreign Secretary: The war in Gaza is intolerable, an immediate ceasefire is needed'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visits Israel, says Britain wants to assist with diplomatic efforts “securing a ceasefire deal and creating the space for a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.”

UK Foreign Secretary: The war in Gaza is intolerable, an immediate ceasefire is needed'

Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech

Israeli official says Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on July 22.

Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech

Due to escalation:

McGill University: Anti-Israel encampment was removed due to escalation

McGill University in Montreal says an escalation of security issues and violence left it with no choice but to order the dismantlement of pro-Palestinian Arab encampment that was taken down on Wednesday.

McGill University: Anti-Israel encampment was removed due to escalation

US officials confirm:

US officials confirm: Temporary pier project off Gaza coming to an end

Pentagon spokesman says an effort to reattach the pier was unsuccessful and, as such, the project will permanently end soon.

US officials confirm: Temporary pier project off Gaza coming to an end

US report finds:

US report finds: Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.

US report finds: Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

Biden on hostage release deal:

Biden on hostage release deal: Gaps remain, but the trend is positive

Biden says both Israel and Hamas agreed to the outline he laid out six weeks ago, adds he is determined to bring about an end to the Israel-Hamas war: It should end now.

Biden on hostage release deal: Gaps remain, but the trend is positive

Lawmakers to Blinken:

Lawmakers to Blinken: Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

Lawmakers to Blinken: Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel

Canada:

Canada: University of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

Canada: University of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz:

US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz: It is important to transfer PA's tax revenues

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautions Foreign Minister Israel Katz against any further withholding of funds that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz: It is important to transfer PA's tax revenues

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli ship'

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted several ships, including the MSC Patnaree ship in the Gulf of Aden, claiming it is an Israeli vessel.

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli ship'

US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down

US officials say the pier for humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently.

US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down